Description

The Mauser, Model 712, Schnellfeuer ( Rapid Fire) was manufactured by Mauser Werk in Germany from 1932 to 1938. ( See page 317 of Axis Pistols Vol 2 By Still). It was the fully automatic version of the model 1896. In 1940 Large numbers of this pistol were procured by the Luftwaffe for Motorcycle Messengers and Anti Aircraft Corps. This is nice, original, example of the Schnellfeuer made by Mauser. It has undamaged metalwork and 12 groove broomhandled wood grips. It has a 5" barrel and adjustable rear sight. The right side of the frame features the thumb operated fire mode selector switch. The top of the frame and right side of the frame are stamped ' Waffenfabrik Mauser Oberndorf A Neckar' and ' D.R.P u A.P'. The pistol strips, cocks & dry fires and is complete with lanyard ring. Also included is it's later hollow wood holster which doubles as shoulder stock with hinged lid with press button release and metal shoulder stock fitting together with leather rig which has 2 belt loops & retaining strap, magazine carrier and cleaning tool carrier with flap covers and brass stud fasteners. The steel cleaning tool with wood handle is present. Price includes deactivation certificate and UK delivery. Sn 8716. (trade)